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Residents celebrating the win Picture: Wilton Place

Care home residents cheer Lionesses on to victory

THERE were emotional scenes at a care home in Wilton as residents watched nervously on as the Lionesses clinched…

Ben and Teddy Dawkins (right) Picture: Naomi House & Jacksplace

In memory of Teddy: Salisbury dad cycles 129 miles to honour son lost to cancer

A SALISBURY dad who sadly lost his son to cancer has raised almost £1,000 for the…

The bar in Endless Street Picture: Councillor Lesley Waller

LETTER: “To call this bar seating is an insult to all the bottoms of Salisbury”

By Lesley Waller, Laverstock and Ford Parish councillor – acting in her personal capacity I am so angry today. Having been…

The road run route took participants to Urchfont before finishing at Gurston Down Hill Climb Picture: Stars Appeal/Spencer Mulholland Photography

Pictures: Boys’ Treasured Toys Road Run raises £17,000 for Stars Appeal

A CHARITY road run featuring 80 classic and modern cars raised more than £17,000 for the…

The events are big favourites with residents Picture: Wilton Place

Brie-lliant time at care home’s wine and cheese event

CARE home residents tucked into a wide range of cheese and fine aged wines as part…

The UKHSA is leaving Porton Down for Essex. Picture: Google

UKHSA Porton Down base to move to Essex – but MoD will stay – Government confirms

THE UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is leaving its facility in Porton Down – and heading for Essex. Health Secretary…

Salisbury and Amesbury mayors and Roofus at Stonehenge Picture: Alabaré

Big Sleep at Stonehenge to break cycle of homelessness

A SALISBURY homeless charity is calling on supporters to take part in a once-in-a-lifetime experience this November. On November 14,…

Residents said the visit was "simply wonderful" Picture: Wilton Place

Alpaca visit brings joy to care home residents

CARE home residents in Wilton made some new furry friends thanks to a special visit. Two alpacas from Alpaca Adventure…

Phyll leading the way with with Salisbury MP John Glen as temperatures hit the high 20s Picture: STFH

Salisbury woman completes 200th walk for homeless charity – on her 100th birthday

A DETERMINED Salisbury woman celebrated her 100th birthday by completing her final and 200th lap around Salisbury Cathedral Close. Phyll…

Police said students would not get in trouble for handing over vapes they suspect to contain Spice Picture: Unsplash/Romain B

Warning after vapes contaminated with Spice on the rise in schools

POLICE say there has been an increase in vapes being contaminated with the drug Spice in secondary schools across…